Bagna Calda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy-Sardine Appetizer)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup minced garlic
• 4 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained
• 3 (4 ounce) cans sardines packed in olive oil, drained
• 1 cup butter

Directions

1. Place the canola oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, anchovies, and sardines. Cook and stir until well blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Footnotes

• Editor's Note
• The nutritional analysis of this recipe reflects an estimated 10% of the oil for frying as well as the full amount for the anchovies and sardines. Therefore, the values represented may not be accurate.